TOP 10 INDIAN CEO’S INFORMATION 1) Ratan Tata, Tata Group Also known as: India's most eligible bachelor Theatre of Operations: Increasingly, everywhere around the world! Did you know that: Upon graduating he turned down an offer from IBM on the advise of JRD Tata Started his career with: Tata Steel on the shop floor Leadership style: Aloof and understated but always on the ball Favourite Allies: His German Shepherds Newly-famous Quote: "I came close to getting married four times" Thorn in his side: His connection with the 2G spectrum scam If he weren't leading a $71 billion conglomerate he'd be: Flying planes Family: Brother Jimmy, half brother Noel and three half sisters Latest project: Designing and building a new home in Mumbai's Colaba neighbourhood Likely successor: If we told you we'd have to kill you

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3) Sunil Bharti Mittal, Bharti Group Theatre of Operations: Telecom, financial services, retail, manufacturing, realty and agri business Bragging rights: India's first global telecom company Started his career with: Going around on a scooter to market telephone instruments at age 18 Personal motto: Always turn conventional wisdom on its head Leadership style: Empowering the workforce Natural Foe: In his own words, "In business there are no foes, only friends" Famous Quote: "Us entrepreneurs are like junkies, looking for the next big fix" Little know fact: Turns vegetarian whenever he's on a mission Family relations: Husband to Nyna, father to daughter Eiesha and twin sons Kavin and Shravin Next in line: Shravin Bharti Mittal, 23, one of his twin sons has recently joined Bharti's international operations Owner of: Lutyen Delhi's biggest mansion Fitness mantra: Yoga and golf Home away from home: London and continental Europe

Also check: Inseparability of family & firm continues in Indian business 4) Azim Premji, Wipro Started his career with: Dropping out of Stanford at age 21 to take over the reins of Wipro following the sudden demise of his father. At that time, the company made hydrogenated cooking fat. (He did complete his degree over 30 years later). Icon: JRD Tata Act of do-goodery: Transferred 8.6% of his stake in the company worth about Rs 8,646 crore to the Azim Premji Foundation. This is the biggest act of individual philanthropy in India. Leadership style: Knows every small detail of his businesses, but does not interfere with everyday operations of the various independent business heads Family ties: Husband to Yasmeen, father to Rishad and Tariq Bugbear: The blatant rise in corruption in India. Premji was a signatory to an open letter to Indian leaders questioning the current state of affairs Little know fact: Wipro is the second-largest hydraulic cylinder company in the world When not working: Enjoys trekking and loves watching movies; he often turns to his senior executives for recommendations Recent Accolade: Was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2011

5) Anil D Ambani, Reliance ADAG Theatre of Operations: Spans telecom, finance, entertainment, infrastructure, power and healthcare services. Started his career with: Reliance Industries, as Co-chief Executive Officer in 1983 Famous Quote: "Unfortunately, with his (Dhirubhai Ambani) passing away in 2002, things have never been the same again." Thorn in his side: Reliance Telecom's apparent involvement in the ongoing 2G spectrum scam which is the biggest corruption scandal to have rocked India Cool friends: Amitabh Bachchan, Subrata Roy Big Boys' Toys: Yellow Lamborghini Gallardo, a Maserati Quattroporte, Bell 412 helicopter Little Known Fact: Loves to eat Pav Bhaji Preferred Gulp: Water When not working: A regular at the Mumbai marathon, Ambani can be seen pounding the pavement at Marine Drive

6) NR Narayana Murthy, Infosys Technologies Theatre of Operations: Information Technology Bragging Rights: His lectures over the years were complied in a book A Better India: A Better World Started his career with: Patni Computers Family: Husband to Sudha Murthy, now a famous author, father to Akshata and Rohan Leadership style: Statesman-like. The company is currently managed by its third founder-CEO while Murthy stays on as Chief Mentor. Famous Quote: "The real power of money is the power to give it away" On success: A successful person is one who, when he walks into a room, people's eyes light up. Future Woes: Getting the next generation of leadership ready to take charge at Infosys with the rest of the founders retiring over the next few years

Also check: My deadline is in hours not days, says Narayana Murthy 7) Kumar Mangalam Birla, Aditya Birla Group Theatre of Operations: Retail, financial services cement, mobile services Thorn in his side: Delhi High Court stay on the merger between Idea Cellular (Aditya Birla Group) and Spice Telecom on a complaint filed by the Department of Telecom that the deal between the two operators was in violation of the licensing conditions Big Achievement: At 28, he became the youngest Indian to chair a multi-billion dollar conglomerate and has successfully steered the highly diversified AV Birla ship through thick and thin. Famous Quote: Tough times don't last, tough people do Preferred Gulp: Diet Coke Little Known Fact: He learnt how to shoot with a rifle four years ago but is now shooting with the camera When not working: Family and movies Ambition: To turn the group into a $65 billion conglomerate by 2015 Golden Rule: Follow your passion Role Models: Jack Welch and Laxmi Mittal

8) Chanda D Kochhar, ICICI Theatre of Operations: India's largest private lender Bragging rights: The first woman boss of ICICI Bank First job: With ICICI, straight out of B-school 27 years ago Biggest achievement in 2010: Putting the largest private sector bank back on the growth path Little known fact: Designs many of the saris she wears herself Green thumb: Husband Deepak is a wind energy entrepreneur Famous quote: "Women should not expect any special advantages or favors. If they want to grow, they have to put in the hard work and the hours and the travel that's required" Favourite indulgence: Watching Hindi movies. Preferably on the release date If she weren't a blue blooded banker: She'd have become an IAS officer Leadership style: Detail oriented, demands excellence Global schmooze: Was one of the six global CEOs as Co-chair of the prestigious World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting at Davos, Switzerland

Favourite foreign food: Thai, especially red curry

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